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Karina M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Karina M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dependably kind and reliable

For all of my adult life, I have always taken care of people's pets. However, I have taken care of older dogs and cats with health issues who require extra patience and attention.

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Taking care of anyone's fur-baby is an incredibly important and serious job that often gets disguised as simple tasks - "feed, walk, and take out." However, it is more than that! I try to clearly understand, know, and follow the instructions that owner(s) share for their pet. But, I also try to get to know the individual pet when I meet them. I try to assure them through pats, sniffs, treats, walks, and play that they are loved and that everything will be ok. I often talk aloud and/or read aloud to them because it helps them feel less lonely.

Ratings and reviews

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24 ratings
Erick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 24, 2026

Karina is my go-to sitter for when I'm away on business. She does a great job caring for my little dogs!

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Laurie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 17, 2026

Karina was wonderful. She took care of our dog overnight and stayed at our house. Everything went very well, and Archie loved her. I will definitely use her again.

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Hailey L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 24, 2026

Karina always shows such care for my pets. My dog and cat both have health issues that require multiple medicines and supplements. She always follows their routine closely, asks questions to make sure she’s providing good care, takes my dog on daily walks, and sends daily pictures. I also come home to a clean house. I will not hesitate to request pet/house sitting from Karina again and I highly recommend her!

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Erick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 24, 2025

Karina is my go-to sitter for when I'm away on work trips, and she does a great job with my pups! Excellent communication and care.

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Erick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 29, 2025

Appreciate Karina taking care of my buddies over the holiday! She always does an excellent job and my dogs love her.

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Erick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 26, 2025

Appreciate Karina being able to take care of my pups in a pinch!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As a tax preparer for a small business, I have the rest of the year to work on things that enhance my life. Being outside and around animals is the the stuff that life is made of!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Karina can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Any information about your pet is useful! Are there special needs that I need to be aware of (for example, needs a little support going up the front steps), specific command words to use, any preferences in walking routes, treats, schedules to be let out, household enemies likes the water kettle, or anything to make your pet's experience a lot more enjoyable.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.